TECHNICAL PROGRAM AND SPECIAL AWARDS

Technical Paper Awards

At each World Congress, IDRA gives awards for the best oral and written papers presented as part of the Technical Program in five categories. Winners are selected by members of the World Congress Awards Committee, using a weighted percentage score. These awards are presented at the Closing Luncheon.

Best paper that presents the application of an established desalination or water reuse technology in a way that reflects the best engineering practices in all aspects of the project or topic presented that is significant for the global industry.

Best paper that presents the application of an established desalination or water reuse technology in a way that reflects the best engineering practices in all aspects of the project or topic presented that is significant for the global industry.

Best paper that presents fundamental or applied research of a technology or concept related to desalination or water reuse that is at a pre- commercialization stage but shows interesting signs of development which could lead to impactful discoveries or technologies once at maturity.

Best paper that presents fundamental or applied research of a technology or concept related to desalination or water reuse that is at a pre- commercialization stage but shows interesting signs of development which could lead to impactful discoveries or technologies once at maturity.

Best paper presented by a member of the IDRA Young Leaders Program demonstrating scientific originality relevant and important to the fields of desalination and/or water reuse.

Best paper presented by a member of the IDRA Young Leaders Program demonstrating scientific originality relevant and important to the fields of desalination and/or water reuse.

Best paper that presents an innovative desalination or water reuse technology that has reached the commercial stage, is not yet considered to be widely adopted but is likely to become a game-changer for the industry.

Best paper that presents an innovative desalination or water reuse technology that has reached the commercial stage, is not yet considered to be widely adopted but is likely to become a game-changer for the industry.

Best paper presenting a desalination or water reuse topic, case study, a technology or any project in such a way that demonstrates how desalination can be applied while respecting the environment and applying the best sustainability principles.

Best paper presenting a desalination or water reuse topic, case study, a technology or any project in such a way that demonstrates how desalination can be applied while respecting the environment and applying the best sustainability principles.

Special Awards

The Presidential Awards are conferred upon individuals and organizations whose work on behalf of IDRA and the desalination and water reuse industry demonstrate outstanding achievement, leadership and vision. The awards will be bestowed by the IDRA President, Mr. Fady Juez.

The Presidential Awards are conferred upon individuals and organizations whose work on behalf of IDRA and the desalination and water reuse industry demonstrate outstanding achievement, leadership and vision. The awards will be bestowed by the IDRA President, Mr. Fady Juez.

Introduced in 2011, this award is given to one member of the IDRA Young Leader’s Program whose contribution to the desalination and water reuse industry has shown a track record of positive leadership and originality.   Nominees are reviewed by the IDRA Awards Committee.

Introduced in 2011, this award is given to one member of the IDRA Young Leader’s Program whose contribution to the desalination and water reuse industry has shown a track record of positive leadership and originality.   Nominees are reviewed by the IDRA Awards Committee.

IDRA’s Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes outstanding achievements and contributions to our industry. All IDRA Lifetime Awardees receive a commemorative plaque and lifetime access to attend all IDRA events at no registration fee.  Nominees are reviewed by the IDRA Awards Committee.

IDRA’s Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes outstanding achievements and contributions to our industry. All IDRA Lifetime Awardees receive a commemorative plaque and lifetime access to attend all IDRA events at no registration fee.  Nominees are reviewed by the IDRA Awards Committee.